Date night. It’s no longer just a dinner and a movie kind of thing. If you want to really make things interesting for you and your partner, you need to do things that will help you get to know each other. If you’ve been together awhile, you need to find ways to keep the sparks alive. And if you’ve got kids, you’ll probably want to have a break once in awhile for some one-on-one time. Here are some fun, unique ideas for date night to keep that flame going.
- Go kayaking in the UP
David Marvin/Flickr Experiencing a strenuous activity together can be a rewarding way to form fond memories.
- Visit your local arts museum
Facebook Learn about your significant other’s interests in the arts. Pictured here, the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Flint Institute of Arts
Grand Rapids Art Museum
- Shop at Eastern Market together
Michigan Municipal League/Flickr Pick out some fresh produce and stop in the meat market to get the perfect ingredients for a romantic dinner.
- Play a round of feather bowling
Bill Walsh/Flickr Visit the Cadieux Cafe in Detroit and you’ll find the only place in the country that offers the unique sport of feather bowling. Who knows, maybe you and your partner will find a new hobby.
- Go to the races at Hazel Park Raceway
Facebook Without a whole lot of money, you can be drawn into the excitement of a horse race and indulge on some cheap food and drink.
- Take a cooking class together
Cooking should be fun and it should be done with someone you love. Taking a class together can help you learn some fun, new recipes. Pictured here, a class at Martha’s Leelanau Table in Suttons Bay
Cooking classes are also available here at The Local Epicurean in Grand Rapids
- Watch a roller derby tournament
Facebook There are several women’s roller derby teams throughout Michigan that get really competitive. These matches can be fun to watch. Plus, you’ll have plenty to talk about later. Pictured here, the Lansing Derby Vixens.
- Join in the Slow Roll in Detroit
Russ/Flickr Detroit is fast becoming known as a cyclist’s paradise, what its wide, open roads. What’s helped that momentum is the Slow Roll, a weekly tour of the city. Join the thousands who participate. You and your honey will be glad you did.
- Take in a live show
Facebook Maybe you don’t have a whole lot to talk about quite yet. No worries, live performances can help you fill in those awkward silences. Pictured here, The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids.
- Have a nice dinner out
Facebook There are so many dining options in Michigan. Go ahead and spring for something special. Like here at Troppo in Lansing.
- Go to Windsor
Jeff Dunn/Flickr Why not take a quick international trip together? In Michigan, that’s entirely possible, without much effort.
So there you go. Some great ideas, right? Tell us though, what are your favorite activities for date night in Michigan?
David Marvin/Flickr
Experiencing a strenuous activity together can be a rewarding way to form fond memories.
Learn about your significant other’s interests in the arts. Pictured here, the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Michigan Municipal League/Flickr
Pick out some fresh produce and stop in the meat market to get the perfect ingredients for a romantic dinner.
Bill Walsh/Flickr
Visit the Cadieux Cafe in Detroit and you’ll find the only place in the country that offers the unique sport of feather bowling. Who knows, maybe you and your partner will find a new hobby.
Without a whole lot of money, you can be drawn into the excitement of a horse race and indulge on some cheap food and drink.
Cooking should be fun and it should be done with someone you love. Taking a class together can help you learn some fun, new recipes. Pictured here, a class at Martha’s Leelanau Table in Suttons Bay
There are several women’s roller derby teams throughout Michigan that get really competitive. These matches can be fun to watch. Plus, you’ll have plenty to talk about later. Pictured here, the Lansing Derby Vixens.
Russ/Flickr
Detroit is fast becoming known as a cyclist’s paradise, what its wide, open roads. What’s helped that momentum is the Slow Roll, a weekly tour of the city. Join the thousands who participate. You and your honey will be glad you did.
Maybe you don’t have a whole lot to talk about quite yet. No worries, live performances can help you fill in those awkward silences. Pictured here, The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids.
There are so many dining options in Michigan. Go ahead and spring for something special. Like here at Troppo in Lansing.
Jeff Dunn/Flickr
Why not take a quick international trip together? In Michigan, that’s entirely possible, without much effort.
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